Group Size: 15 to 29 guests
Price: $6,995 per adult double occupancy / $8,445 single occupancy
Trip Overview
The history of the United States has been shaped by many movements, but perhaps one of the most significant is that of civil rights. On this program, trace the history of the civil rights movement, visiting the major sites—from Selma to the Little Rock High School—and meeting with many of the figures who were involved. Framed within the civil rights story are the histories of the music and cuisine of the South. Some of the most powerful and inspired creations of both Southern sound and cuisine were born out of hardship, and they continue to evolve as new populations, ingredients, and instruments influence regional culture. For those interested in social justice today, there are great lessons to be learned from these struggles in our history, where a profound demonstration of commitment, against all odds, succeeded. In the words of Dr. King: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Schedule by Day
- Feb 11: Arrive Jackson, MS
- Feb 12: Jackson
- Feb 13: Little Rock, AR
- Feb 14: Little Rock / Memphis, TN
- Feb 15: Memphis
- Feb 16: Birmingham, AL
- Feb 17: Montgomery
- Feb 18: Montgomery
- Feb 19: Montgomery / Depart for home
Pricing
- $6,995 per person double occupancy
- $8,445 single occupancy
Accommodations
- Two nights at The Westin Jackson
- One night at Burgundy Hotel in Little Rock
- Two nights at Hu Hotel in Memphis
- One night at Elyton Hotel in Birmingham
- Two nights at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel or Trilogy Hotel Montgomery
What to Expect
Busy pacing may include multiple hotel changes plus internal flights or long drives. May involve exposure to the outdoors, full days of touring, and walking up to two hours.